Homes Tasmania is building housing opportunities for eligible Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people through Tasmania's social housing portfolio. Providing access to dedicated, affordable and appropriate social housing contributes to improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
To be eligible for Aboriginal housing, at least one household member must have confirmed eligibility as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as outlined in the eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services.
Applicants must complete an eligibility form or be found eligible under the previous Tasmanian Government Policy on Eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs and services. Applicants must also be eligible for social housing.
Aboriginal housing properties in Tasmania are owned by Homes Tasmania and are managed by social housing providers.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people may also be eligible for other housing assistance, including indigenous community housing, private rental programs and home ownership assistance.
To apply for social housing, including Aboriginal housing, or for information on any housing assistance, contact Housing Connect on 1800 800 588, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
More information
Read more about Homes Tasmania’s housing and homelessness assistance programs.
Read more about Housing Connect.